Problems and Materials on Debtor and Creditor Law

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This straightforward, student-friendly book combines a popular problems approach with a well-balanced mix of text and cases to build a solid, nuts-and-bolts introduction to the Bankruptcy Code, statutory rules, and issues of bankruptcy law. Its sensible organization allows instructors to tailor coverage to their own approach. Changes to the 6th edition include: Expanded coverage of the means test, including the new Forms for that purpose, a closer look at bankruptcy petition preparers, and at the inclusion of inheritances within 180 days of the filing of the bankruptcy petition, a case about recovery of attorneys fees and punitive damages for violation of the automatic stay, a new section on equitable subordination, the meaning of actual fraud in discharge exceptions, more on lien-stripping in various bankruptcy Chapters, and expanded discussion of Chapter 13, coverage of the Absolute Priority Rule and individual debtors in Chapter 11, as well as new cases on voting issues in that Chapter, plus an update on jurisdictional issues in bankruptcy courts.